Category Archives: Democracy and Elections

Election worries? Feeling confused? Help is at hand!

Posted on April 13, 2010 by Sophie Talbot

Votematch from Unlock Democracy – the UK campaign for democracy, rights and freedoms – is here to help. An independent academic panel based in the politics department of Goldsmiths University of London devised a number of key statements likely to … Continue reading →

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Council election candidates for Caledonian Ward

Posted on April 13, 2010 by William Perrin

Yesterday the Islington Council Returning Officer published a list of candidates for the May 6 council elections in Islington.  There is some legalese around it but this is basically the list you will see on the ballot paper for Caledonain … Continue reading →

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Economic and social deprivation in Kings Cross

Posted on April 7, 2010 by William Perrin

For all the talk of regeneration in Kings Cross its salutary to see set out clearly just how deprived some parts of the area are. This graphic was generated by the Office for National Statistics when i entered the post … Continue reading →

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Voting in King’s Cross — South of Euston Road and Camden supplement

Posted on April 7, 2010 by Clare Hill

Swot up for 6 May, now that it's been announced. King's Cross also takes in the parliamentary constituency of Holborn & St Pancras. It's famously (or infamously?) a Labour stronghold, but the stats show a reduction in Labour's lead over … Continue reading →

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Voting and elections in Kings Cross 2010

Posted on April 5, 2010 by William Perrin

In a few weeks we shall be asked to vote for a local member of parliament and local councillors.  In Kings Cross this website provides local information week in week out to help people make choices about the neighbourhood, without … Continue reading →

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